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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.13, 15,590.03 and 6,329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.13, 15,590.03 and 6,329.13 is: 8,734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.13 : 15,590.03 = 6,329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.13/15,590.03 = 6,329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.13x = 15,590.03 × 6,329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.13x = 98,671,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,671,326.57/11,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,734.19

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